First Brisket(s)

[dustoff]

Picked up a MES340G at Sam's during their Black Friday sale and grabbed two prime packers at Costco (16.5# and a 16.2#)

The bigger one had a beautiful fat cap and had to do minimal trimming, while the smaller one I had to trim off 2-2.5x as much as the large one.

Seasoned 'em with SPOG & some cayenne for a little bit of heat. Going to toss them in the smoker at 240F at 3AM.

 

[Scott Eisenbraun]

Should be interesting to see which one turns into the best finished product.

 

[SmokinLogs]

Looks like a good start. Let us know how they turn out!

 

[gmc2003]

Sounds like a solid plan to me - good luck and enjoy.

Chris

 

[SmokinAl]

Good luck!!
Al

 

[dustoff]

Decided to put it in at 2am at 225 to work around baby’s feeding schedule. In the low 140’s at 6:30. Shooting for a 6pm dinner time. Would you all leave the temp be or raise it?

 

[illini40]

Decided to put it in at 2am at 225 to work around baby’s feeding schedule. In the low 140’s at 6:30. Shooting for a 6pm dinner time. Would you all leave the temp be or raise it?

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How is it going? I know I'm late to the party, however if it were me and they were at low 140*s IT at 6:30 AM, I would feel comfortable with hitting the 6 PM dinner time.

 

[dustoff]

Turned out great. Pulled at 6pm. Let rest till 7:30...fell behind on the rest of the feast. Fresh bread, mashed sweet potatoes, smoked garlic mashed potatoes, gravy from the brisket juices, green bean casserole, sautéed kale, apple pie, and lemon cream pie.